Cindy inhales a complex mixture of odorants that she recognizes and identifies as bacon. Which area of the piriform cortex is responsible for her ability to name the odor?
A) anterior
B) posterior
C) lateral
D) medial

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The posterior piriform cortex is involved in the identification and naming of odors, as it integrates olfactory information with higher cognitive processes.

Cindy Inhales a Complex Mixture of Odorants That She Recognizes